Stone has served on the GNAR board of directors since 2009 and was named GNAR Realtor of the Year in 2010. Stone volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, serves on the Belmont University Alumni Board, helped organize the curriculum for Youth Leadership Brentwood and has a long-standing involvement with Young Life.

“Hagan Stone is not only a great leader, but he is also a great person. His experience and expertise in the real estate market give him a unique perspective that will benefit both GNAR members and the community,” said Price Lechleiter, 2013 GNAR president. “His involvement at GNAR has included service on a variety of committees, including Membership, Professional Standards, Convention, Awards of Excellence and the Young Professionals Network.

“I am certain the Realtors of Middle Tennessee will continue to enjoy the professional development, educational and networking opportunities that will prepare them for the ever-changing real estate profession.”

Stone said: “I am honored and humbled with the opportunity to lead GNAR in 2014. The real estate market is strong, and what we experienced in Middle Tennessee during the past year is proof of that.

“I am excited and encouraged about what the future holds for Greater Nashville and ready for the challenges ahead. I’m looking forward to maintaining and building on the association’s relevance to its members, our industry and in our communities.”

GNAR members also elected four new at-large directors on rotating three-year terms for 2014-16.

Also elected or appointed to one-year terms of specialized director service were Alan Ragan (Ragan’s Five Rivers Realty and Auction) as president of GNAR’s Dickson Chapter and Scott Ghertner (Ghertner & Co. as Commercial Committee chairman. Christie Wilson (The Wilson Group Real Estate Services) will serve the first year of her two-year term as GNAR’s representative on the MTRMLS (RealTracs Solutions) board of directors.